Available exclusively through HBR.org: Ebook + Video Case Study! The “HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations” Ebook is filled with useful tips and examples from communication expert Nancy Duarte, ...

How many of us realize that giving a presentation or making a speech is all about persuasion, influence, and emotional intelligence? Impactful presenters understand the power of empathy to understand ...

When it comes to persuasive communication, if you wander, you are lost. Too often, presentations fail to deliver results because they don't follow a clear path to a concrete call to action. 1. Know ...

If you need help choosing a topic for you upcoming speech then check out our list of 15 easy persuasive speech topics for college students. What we say can have a great impact on someone and can ...

The ability to communicate effectively and make persuasive presentations can have a huge impact on your career. Irrespective of a small closed door meeting or a speech in front of a large crowd, a ...

We all know the basics of good presentation skills: don’t read from a script; don’t overwhelm your audience with verbose slides; and the like. But for a particular kind of high-stakes presentation — ...

Here’s a story about two people who are persuaded to make two different decisions: At a store when the clerk mentions the lottery jackpot has climbed to $32 million, Lydia responds, “I’m feeling lucky ...